Comparison: Turning circle Volvo XC60 vs. competitors 2025

The XC60's pirouette prowess has undergone some subtle refinements over its generational evolution. The first generation of this Swedish chariot, from 2008 to 2013, had a turning circle of 11.90 meters, which widened slightly to 12.10 meters post-facelift (2013-2017)—perhaps the automotive equivalent of a diet of Swedish meatballs. Yet, as with all great performers, the XC60 honed its craft, and by its second generation (2017-2021), it trimmed down its turning circle to a svelte 11.80 meters, maintaining this figure even after a crisp facelift in 2021.

Within the Volvo family, the XC60's turning skills are a subject of domestic competition. The Volvo EX90, despite its colossal size, matches the XC60 with an 11.80m turning radius, while the compact urbanite, the EX30, pirouettes at just 10.60 meters (See EX30 Turning Circle). The V60 and its Recharge Plug-in Hybrid counterpart, however, offer slightly tighter contention at 11.00 meters (See V60 Turning Circle). In stark contrast, the larger XC90 peers enviously, lumbering at a less nimble 12.10 meters (See XC90 Turning Circle).

When throwing the XC60 into the arena with its rivals, it stands its ground with Swedish dignity. The nimble Suzuki S-Cross, for example, puts up a strong fight at 10.80 meters (See S-Cross Turning Circle), while the German precision of the Mercedes-Benz GLB is close behind with 11.70 meters (See GLB Turning Circle). The luxury Maserati Levante shares the dance floor with 11.70 meters as well (See Levante Turning Circle), and let's not overlook the electric prowess of the Tesla Model X, albeit with a wider turning circle of 12.40 meters (See Model X Turning Circle). It's a tight circulation of rivals, but the XC60 keeps spinning with the best of them, at times out-twisting the heavier and longer-wheelbase contenders.